Prep Baseball Report

2023 High School Preview: Northwestern


Sammy Esposito
PBR SC Director of Scouting

Northwestern High School Preview

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL NAME Northwestern High School

MASCOT Trojans

CLASSIFICATION 4A          

REGION 3                 

HEAD COACH Ryan Hunt       

TWITTER @NHSTrojansBB

INSTAGRAM nhs_baseball17           

HOME FIELD: 2503 West Main Street

                  

PROGRAM HISTORY

PROGRAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
2017 AAAAA State Champions | 2x Upper State Champions 2014, 2017 | 8x District Champions 09,10,11,12,14,15,16,17 | 21x Region Champions 92,93,94,95,96,97,02,03,04,05,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,16,17,18

 

PREVIEWING 2023     

PRESEASON EVENT:
Shipyard PBR Showdown, Shipyard Park, March 2nd-5th. 14 teams.

SPRING BREAK:
Slugfest, York High School. 8 teams 

STARTERS RETURNING: 7          

RETURNING PITCHERS: 4           

WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expected Team Strength - Northwestern strengths will be defense, pitching and catching.

QUOTE FROM THE COACH:
Excited to see the young guys on the mound with a veteran catcher and veteran defense behind them.  

 

PLAYERS TO WATCH



Owen Sarna

Class of 2023 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Northwestern
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Legacy Baseball 2023
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


Andrew Sands

Class of 2024 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Northwestern
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Legacy Baseball 17 U
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 210lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


Jack Burton

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Northwestern
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Carolina Reds 2022
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R


Cole Smith

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Northwestern High
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Legacy 2025
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 146.6lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


Charlie Bailey

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Northwestern High
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags National 2026
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


Sawyer Howe

Class of 2024 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Northwestern
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: T24
  • Height: 5-5
    Weight: 130lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


Lawson Baucom

Class of 2024 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Northwestern
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: T24
  • Height: 5-1
    Weight: 108lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


Finley Polk, 2025 1B/RHP, Uncommitted, 6'3 LHH with pop, 4A All State Football Quarterback this year who will play a big part in the Trojans offense.

Jon Black, 2026, MIF, Uncommitted, Sure handed intelligent freshman that plays the game the right way.

Garrison Cain 2023, Brodie Kennedy 2023 are all returning starters that will play a big role.